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Understanding Rated Capacity for Rider Operated Forklifts

Understanding Rated Capacity for Rider Operated Forklifts

It goes without saying that forklifts play a crucial part in everyday lives and also to the smooth operation of many businesses all over the world.

  Another key to a successful business is ensuring that the right staff a working for you and for those that are, that they are trained up to the highest standard.

  The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation 1998 in Regulation 9 states that…

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Truck Based Robotics displayed by Hyster Europe

Truck Based Robotics displayed by Hyster Europe

Recently in Stuttgart, at the LogiMAT trade fair, visitors were able to see the new truck robotics offered by the Hyster LO7.0T tow tractor.

  As one of the first trucks offered by Hyster Europe the truck offers Baylo developed geo-navigation technology which is able to automate logistical processes without complex infrastructure changes.

  So how does it work? The truck is mainly reliant on the…

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New Guidance on Lithium Iron Batteries

New Guidance on Lithium Iron Batteries

There has been new guidelines issued this month from the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) which is aimed at all those that are users, or potential users, of non-lithium-ion traction batteries within the forklift industry.

  The guidance is important as there has been a considerable uptake in the number of lithium-powered industrial trucks and vehicles such as pallet trucks, lifting…

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New Electric Counterbalance Forklift Range

New Electric Counterbalance Forklift Range

It has been announced last week that Doosan have launched a brand new range of four-wheel electric counterbalance trucks namely the B45X-7 Series.

  The range will consist of four models which will cover load capacities from 4 to 5 tonnes.

  The range has also been designed to cover a wide range of industries including those such as engineering and building supplies, the food and drink industry,…

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Make Forklift Battery Replacing a Thing of the Past

Make Forklift Battery Replacing a Thing of the Past

For as long as most people have been employed within the forklift sector, the issue with batteries and the management of them has been a task that most didn’t look forward to.

  Although, over the past ten years, things have improved significantly it has also been a time where the price of batteries has doubled and the efficiency of fleets within the sector has been questioned.

  As with looking…

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Amazon to Invest in Self-Driving Forklifts

Amazon to Invest in Self-Driving Forklifts

There has been much written in the past about self-driving cars and how these may be the future when it comes to life on the roads however, it would appear that self-driving forklifts aren’t too far away either.

  It has been announced that over the next seven years, Amazon is looking at investing in a warehouse robotic firm namely Balyo, a French company, developing technology for self-driving…

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Safer Forklift Operation in the Winter Months

Safer Forklift Operation in the Winter Months

Safety is paramount no matter what time of year it is however, throughout the winter months the weather can make things a little more tricky and so extra care should be taken.

  During winter, the weather can bring ice, snow, strong winds and heavy rain all adding to the risks of using and operating a forklift. It’s not only the operators that are more at risk but those that work around forklifts…

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Fuel Saving for Smarter Operations

Fuel Saving for Smarter Operations

With the world’s mindset being on smarter, greener operations, then it makes sense that the Forklift Industry will also be looking to do their bit towards the environment.

  At the same time as looking at greener, more environmentally suitable options, if there is a way that companies can also work smarter and develop new techniques then many are looking to take these ideas on board.

  The…

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The New High Capacity Truck from Yale

The New High Capacity Truck from Yale

Yale is a huge name in the Forklift Industry but just like its many competitors, Yale is always looking for new ways to bring new technology to the market.

  Recently they have unveiled their new high-capacity truck which adds to it’s already diverse portfolio.

  The new truck, the GDP160EC12 was first revealed to Yale’s customers and dealers as well as journalists at their ‘This is Yale’ event…

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Pick of the Year by Forklift Truck Association

Pick of the Year by Forklift Truck Association

Each year, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) awards different British Industries in recognition of the work that they have done throughout the year to help Britain work greener and smarter.

  This year saw a record number of applications for the awards and the FLTA has to reduce these down to award the most deserving within the 22 products are services.

  As a result, there are 15 different…

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Operating a Hand Pallet Truck Safely

Operating a Hand Pallet Truck Safely

Anyone working in this industry must be aware that safety is paramount when it comes to the workplace and operating machinery.

  No matter what piece of machinery it is that an operator is planning on using, the utmost care should be taken to ensure that pre-operating checks are carried out and when in use that the machinery or vehicle is used safely and correctly.

  Although the Hand Pallet…

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Speed Restrictions for Fork Lift Trucks

Speed Restrictions for Fork Lift Trucks

There are so many reasons that fork lift accidents happen each year in the workplace however, many of them are due to human error rather than mechanical error.

  The way in which employees conduct themselves has a major impact of a maintaining and safe working environment and with the right training and ensuring the staff are put onto refresher courses the risk of accidents is greatly reduced.

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Last month, a firm namely Meredith and Eyre Ltd were fined £12,000 as a result of an employee was badly injured by a Forklift carrying a load. The company is a trailer manufacturer based in Cheshire and one of their forklifts was carrying out a task which included moving a stack of three trailer chassis using a lift truck. At the point that the load was lifted, the three trailer chassis moved on the forks resulting in an employee on the site being injured when the load hit him. [ 250 more words ] https://ift.tt/2zqtgsE

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Avoid Fines & Injuries with Staff Training

Avoid Fines & Injuries with Staff Training

Last month, a firm namely Meredith and Eyre Ltd were fined £12,000 as a result of an employee was badly injured by a Forklift carrying a load.

  The company is a trailer manufacturer based in Cheshire and one of their forklifts was carrying out a task which included moving a stack of three trailer chassis using a lift truck.

  At the point that the load was lifted, the three trailer chassis moved…

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It was over a decade ago when Forklift Agency began and in that time we’ve been proud to offer training to hundreds of individuals and companies. It was only last month that Forklift Agency completed their 2500th job and we’re pleased to say that Forklift Agency are busier than ever. Forklift Agency provide Forklift Training nationwide and have fully qualified trainers that provide the training at a time and place to suit the individual or company. [ 116 more words ] https://ift.tt/2CF188U

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Forklift Agency Completes 2500 Jobs

Forklift Agency Completes 2500 Jobs

It was over a decade ago when Forklift Agency began and in that time we’ve been proud to offer training to hundreds of individuals and companies.

  It was only last month that Forklift Agency completed their 2500th job and we’re pleased to say that Forklift Agency are busier than ever.

  Forklift Agency provide Forklift Training nationwide and have fully qualified trainers that provide the…

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Winter might seem like an age away but when it comes to the weather in the UK we all know it can turn at the drop of a hat. Not only that, but time often passes us by and before we know it, all those good intentions about making preparations early, have now passed by. With this in mind, we’ve put together a few guidelines about taking the appropriate means to get the right measures in place so you and your business can be equipped come the winter months. [ 263 more words ] https://ift.tt/2NoZpFw